Roundtable discussion: Women in engineering
Welcome to our series of special interviews where we delve into the vital topic of women in engineering. To kickstart our series we are joined by a panel of accomplished engineers and colleagues, who over the full series will share their insights and experiences on a range of issues, including the differences between male and female engineers, the impact of diversity hiring practices, and common school biases that shape career choices. We'll also explore the importance of role models, the need for school curriculums to be more inclusive, and how tailoring classes to all genders can create a fairer learning environment.
Our discussion will highlight the significant strides made in achieving STEM equality and address the challenges that still lie ahead.
Our panellists bring a wealth of experiences and diverse perspectives, and we look forward to a lively conversation that aims to inspire and empower the next generations of women engineers.
Let’s dive into these vital discussions!
From passion to profession: Women in engineering
Welcome to the first episode in our latest series, where we sit down with a diverse panel of engineering and industry professionals to explore the journeys that inspired them to pursue a career in engineering. In this discussion, they share personal stories, reflect on the impact of phrases like ‘women in engineering’, and examine the broader message about gender representation in STEM. Tune in for their insights and valuable advice for anyone considering a path in engineering and STEM.
Roundtable discussion: 50 years of engineering evolution
As we mark the 50th Anniversary of Control Techniques, we got together for a roundtable discussion hosted by Andy Quenault of DPA Magazine to explore the incredible development of drives technology over the past five decades.
From the switch from DC to AC drives, to the introduction of IGBT technology, to advancements in silicon-based technologies, the landscape of drives has been constantly evolving. We're discussing the changes in the marketplace, as well as how drives have needed to become more tailored as a one-size-fits-all solution doesn't really work anymore.
Our drive obsessives delve into what goes into developing both new and existing products, and how materials and manufacturing processes are optimised for the best possible results.
Looking to the future, the discussion explores cutting-edge developments such as AI, and how these new technologies are being incorporated into reliable drives of the future.